Professional rodeo announcer Steve Kenyon recaps the latest news in the fast-paced world of Professional Rodeo and Western Sports
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NFR Extra is a limited-run weekly podcast that focuses on the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and features personal conversations with champions and icons that embody the rodeo and Western lifestyle. Hosted by Andy Seiler, Steve Goedert and Brilynn Bentley, NFR Extra delivers in-depth conversations with Wrangler NFR contestants, as well as additional special guests.
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#206 PRCA World Champion Saddle Bronc Riders Ryder Wright & Brad Gjermundson
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32:17In this episode, 1985 Saddle Bronc World Champion Brad Gjermundson and 2024 Champion Ryder Wright sit down for a fascinating cross-generation conversation. Brad kicks things off by reflecting on the very first NFR in Las Vegas in 1985 and comparing it to its earlier days in Oklahoma City. From there, the two dive into how the NFR has evolved over t…
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#205 Roundtable with Josh Frost, J.D. Struxness, and Dean Thompson
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33:57In this roundtable episode, we bring together three of rodeo’s newest World Champions — Josh Frost, J.D. Struxness, and Dean Thompson. All first-time gold buckle winners in 2024, they sit down to share what it feels like to finally reach the top. From years of hard work and close calls to the moment it all came together, the champs open up about th…
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#204 1985 & 2024 PRCA Team Roping Champions
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50:18In this special episode, the 2024 PRCA Team Roping World Champions turn the tables and step into the host’s chair as they interview the 1985 PRCA Team Roping Champions. What unfolds is a fun, story-driven conversation filled with great questions, behind-the-scenes memories, and championship perspectives across generations. From swapping rodeo stori…
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#203 2025 Miss Rodeo America Callie Mueller
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25:39In this inspiring episode, 2025 Miss Rodeo America Callie Mueller shares her journey from her first pageant in South Dakota in 2019 to capturing rodeo’s most prestigious crown. She takes listeners behind the scenes of competing for nine intense days during the NFR, the dedication and daily discipline it takes to be a rodeo queen, and the joy of wea…
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#202 Roundtable Shad Mayfield, Riley Webb, and Ryder Wright
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31:02In this driven roundtable episode, three multi-time world champions—2x Tie-Down Roping Champ Shad Mayfield, 2x Tie-Down Roping Champ Riley Webb, and 3x Saddle Bronc Riding Champ Ryder Wright—sit down for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to reach the top. They share the feeling of winning their first gold buckle, the pressure an…
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#201 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Josh Frost and Ted Nuce
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30:06In this episode, 2024 Bull Riding World Champion Josh Frost sits down with 1985 World Champion Ted Nuce for a powerful and entertaining conversation about what it takes to be the best in the world. They dive deep into the mindset behind championship success—breaking down the role of positive self-talk, visualization, and having a clear game plan. T…
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#200 PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestlers J.D. Struxness and Ote Berry
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32:112024 Steer Wrestling World Champion J.D. Struxness and 1985 World Champion Ote Berry team up for a powerhouse episode that dives deep into the world of bulldogging. They share what it takes to survive—and thrive—through 10 intense days at the NFR in Las Vegas, and how crucial horsemanship, hazing, and horsepower are to success in the arena. The con…
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#199 11X World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James
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32:53In this episode, 11x World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James takes us back to where it all began—arriving at the very first NFR in Las Vegas as a wide-eyed 15-year-old. She shares what it was like to experience the energy of Vegas and how the city’s fascination with rodeo helped elevate the sport. Charmayne opens up about the moment that lit a …
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#198 2025 PRCA Bareback Riding Champion Dean Thompson
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33:162025 PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion Dean Thompson joins the show for a fun and inspiring conversation filled with grit, laughs, and hometown pride. Dean dives into how his wrestling background shaped his mental toughness in rodeo and even shares his pick for the best wrestler in the rodeo world. He talks about the unmatched support from Utah f…
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#197 2025 WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer Kassie Mowry
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33:412025 WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion Kassie Mowry joins the show to reflect on her championship season and the incredible horses that helped her get there. She shares how she develops strong connections with each horse, including her standout partner Jarvis—who she started in futurity competitions before transitioning him to rodeo. Kassie dives i…
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#196 2X PRCA World Champion Shad Mayfield
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30:022x World Champion Shad Mayfield joins the show to break down what it means to earn both the Tie-Down and All-Around world titles—and the difference between the two. He shares his drive to be the greatest and the mindset it takes to stay at the top. Shad dives into the importance of the horses he rides, especially his standout partner Lolipop, and h…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Rodeo Announcer Alan Moorhead
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24:48We caught up with rodeo announcer Alan Moorhead and talked about his award winning career!By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast looking ahead to the CNFR
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30:09The College National Finals Rodeo is just a few days away. We talked to Jim Dewey Brown, the Commissioner of the NIRA.By 8 Seconds Media
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Country artist Josh Ward joins the show to share his incredible journey from rodeo arenas to concert stages. Before becoming a successful singer/songwriter, Josh worked in the oil fields and competed in all three rough stock events as a young cowboy. In this episode, he reflects on the striking similarities between chasing dreams in rodeo and break…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast Bishop's World Famous Mule Days
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24:08May 20-25 Mule Days returns to Bishop, CA. We talked to Jennifer Roeser about Mules, the Eastern Sierras, and the western way of life!By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with billie Bray
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26:12The Women's Rodeo World Championships have honored Billie Bray from Equibrand with their 2025 Pam Minick Lifetime Achievement Award. We talked to Billie about her unique perspective on the Western Way of Life!By 8 Seconds Media
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Steve Kenyon Podcast with Dancin' Dougie Hall!
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36:40We caught up with Dancin' Dougie Hall, saddle bronc rider, actor, and bucking horse raiser....By 8 Seconds Media
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Bradlee Miller joins the show to share his journey from the rodeo season to his first Wrangler NFR as a bareback rider in 2024. He opens up about the nerves, excitement, and lessons learned as a rookie on the sport’s biggest stage. Bradlee also talks about the unforgettable moment of winning the second round—a goal he set before ever stepping into …
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Presley Barker joins the show to talk about his rising journey as a singer and songwriter in the country music world. A true student of traditional country, Presley shares how classic sounds shaped his style—and how he’s become a bit of a "human jukebox," able to play up to 150 classic country songs on guitar. He also reflects on the honor of singi…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast highlights women in rodeo and more!
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41:28This week on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we've got a multi part show. We highlight our sponsor Cubeit Hay Company, Logan Corbett from Champion Living Fitness joins us and we talk to Linsay Rosser Sumpter, the Commissioner of the Women's Rodeo World Championships.By 8 Seconds Media
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Statler Wright joins the show to share how his journey into rodeo didn’t follow the expected path—even for someone with the last name Wright. Focused on football and wrestling growing up, Statler didn’t shift his sights to rodeo until 2020. Now, he’s proudly carrying on his legendary family’s legacy alongside his father Cody and brothers Rusty, Ryd…
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Steve Kenyon Podcast from BattleBorn Broncs
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26:47A bonus episode of the Steve Kenyon podcast, from BattleBorn Broncs in Fallon, NVBy 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Hall of Famer Stran Smith
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45:41Stran Smith is one of the newly announced inductees to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. He joins us to recap his career, our featured interviews are sponsored by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes!By 8 Seconds Media
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#191 South Point Hotel & Casino Owner Michael Gaughan
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26:33Legendary Las Vegas icon Michael Gaughan joins the show to share his remarkable journey in shaping the city’s entertainment landscape. From opening iconic properties like the Barbary Coast and South Point to playing a pivotal role in growing the NFR in Las Vegas, Gaughan’s impact is undeniable. He reflects on decades in gaming, his passion for raci…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast looking ahead to the American Rodeo
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54:09Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast an encore of our interview with Kaycee Feild as he gets ready to compete this weekend at the American Rodeo, and High Desert Stampede Barrel Racing Champion Hayle Gibson.By 8 Seconds Media
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#190 President of Las Vegas Events Tim Keener
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34:40Tim Keener, President of Las Vegas Events, shares his journey from sports management to leading some of the city’s biggest events. With more than 25 years at LVE, he has played a key role in the Wrangler NFR, Junior NFR and Cowboy Christmas. Tim dives into his background, his experience working with ESPN and Raycom Sports, and the evolution of how …
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Denis Fast from the High Desert Stampede and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee Josh Edwards
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52:16On today's show we highlight the High Desert Stampede Rodeo and offer an encore presentation of our interview with Pick Up Man of the Year Josh Edwards who rode in one of the most grueling horse races in the world last summer.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Tucker Allen, the RodeoHouston Steer Wrestling Champion
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28:11Tucker Allen from California won the steer wrestling at RodeoHouston, the biggest win of his career and virtually guaranteeing his second straight Wrangler NFR appearance.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with WPRA President Heidi Schmidt
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36:47Heidi Schmidt from North Dakota, the New President of the WPRA joins us on the Steve Kenyon PodcastBy 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Tyler and Sarah Waguespack
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29:04This week our guests are 5X World Champion Tyler Waguespack and NFR Barrel Racing Qualifier Sarah Waguespack.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Megan McLeod Sprague
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39:01Barrel Racer Megan McLeod Sprague joins us to talk about winning San Antonio, horses, ground, and her career.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with World Champion Tim O'Connell
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40:04The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Bareback Riding World Champion Tim O'Connell. Brought to you by Classic Ropes and by Classic Equine.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Coleman Proctor
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33:499X Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Team Roping Qualifier Coleman Proctor Joins us. Presented by ClassicRopes and by Classic Equine!By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with World Champion Kaycee Feild
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49:41Today we catch up with 6X World Champion Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild...Brought to you by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast courtesy of the Charly Crawford Podcast!
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46:18Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we partner with Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Team Roping qualifier and American Hero's Celebration producer Charly Crawford and the Charly Crawford Podcast. Charly asked me to be his guest, I thought I'd share part of the show.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Josey Butler
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33:37Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we talk to Josey Butler. Josey's a great story, she just won the rodeo in West Monroe, LA...she shows reined cowhorses, she's a mom, an artist, and a horsewoman. Brought to you by Classic Equine and Classic Ropes.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Randy Schmutz
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48:16The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame has announced it's 2025 Class of Inductee's, including rodeo announcer/stock contractor/and entrepreneur Randy Schmutz. Randy joins us today as our Classic Equine/Classic Rope Featured Interview.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast on the road to the American, with last year's million dollar winner Brandon Cullens
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48:28The next steps on the road to the American Rodeo begin this weekend, the West Regional Finals will take place at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. A year ago well known barrel horse trainer Brandon Cullins riding MJ Segers Fast lane left the American as the rodeo's 2024 Million Dollar champion. We thought we'd re share our interview wi…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with NFR Average winner Andrea Busby
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31:35The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Average winner Andrea Busby. https://classicrope.com/cr/ https://classicequine.com/ce/By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with World Champion Steer Wrestler JD Struxness
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast - With World Champion Josh Frost
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34:39Our first show since the conclusion of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo...The Newly crowned World Champion Bull Rider Josh Frost talks about the NFR, his family, and even the Steve Kenyon Curse! https://classicequine.com/ce/ https://classicrope.com/cr/ https://rodeolife.com/By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
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39:05Good morning from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo...We've partnered with 95.9 the Ranch Radio in Fort Worth, and we caught up with Stetson Wright, Bull Rider Cooper James and Bronc Rider Brody Wells!By 8 Seconds Media
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#189 NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer
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29:02NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer brings a lifetime of experience in the equine world. From growing up on the road with his father, to building a remarkable career, his knowledge runs deep. As December approaches, Allen shares exciting plans for the 2024 Wrangler NFR, including the Review System which will shape the future of the sport.…
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This rising star in the rodeo world is no stranger to Las Vegas, but 2024 marks his highly anticipated debut at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Cash shares his inspiring journey into Steer Wrestling, from his early beginnings to dominating the YETI Junior World Finals in Las Vegas. As he gears up for his first NFR appearance, Cash opens up abou…
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#187 Senior VP of Entertainment of Fountainebleau Las Vegas Fedor Banuchi
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34:28The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is rolling out the blue carpet for rodeo fans! Fedor takes us inside the newest luxury destination on the Strip, showcasing its stunning casino, world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, and more. With exciting events like viewing parties and concerts, he shares all the details on what guests can look forward to this Decemb…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Kollin VonAhn
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34:00Today an encore of our interview with two time World Champion Team Roper Kollin VohAhn, who returns to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time this year in almost a decade. Classic Equine Classic Rope - Success Is In Your HandsBy 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Bareback Rider Jess Pope
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23:55Bareback Rider Jess Pope is a World Champion, an NFR Aggregate Winner 3X, and is headed to his fifth NFR. He joins us courtesy of ClassicRopes and ClassicEquine!By 8 Seconds Media
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Steve Kenyon Podcast with Jackie Crawford
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33:47RodeoHouston starts this week. Breakaway Roper Jackie Crawford and her team roper husband Charly are both former Houston champions...Jackie won Houston last year. Today we present an encore presentation of our interview with Jackie Crawford just prior to the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping!…
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#186 President and CEO of Rio Las Vegas Patrick Miller
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26:51With over 28 years of experience, Patrick Miller brings unparalleled insight into the ever-evolving heartbeat of Las Vegas. He dives into the transformative project of revitalizing the iconic Rio Las Vegas, sharing the vision behind its exciting rebirth. Patrick highlights the thrilling events lined up for December while also showcasing the propert…
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Steve Kenyon Podcast with Breakaway Roper Taylor Munsell
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21:31The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is two weeks away in Las Vegas, kicking off with the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka December 3-4 and the South Point Hotel and Casino. Today we catch up with Taylor Munsell, who qualified this year for her fourth breakaway finals in the number 5 spot in the World Stand…
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